Population: 1,076,164
Size: 1,045 sq. miles
Primary election: Tues. Mar 4 2008
General election: Tues. Nov 4 2008
Last Presidential election results:
(Kerry) 59.4% v. 38.7%
Lower House
Total seats: 75
Party breakdown: 60D/15R
Term length: 2 years
Next Election: 2008
Upper House
Total seats: 38
Party breakdown: 33D/5R
Term length: 2 years
Next Election: 2008
Constitutional Offices
Governor: R
Lt. Governor: D
Secretary of State: D
Attorny General: D
Next election: 2010
Senate
Jack Reed (D)
Next election: 2008
Challengers:
Sheldon Whitehouse (D)
Next election: 2012
Challengers:
House of Representatives
Seats in house: 2
Party breakdown: 2(D)
Competitive districts:
Democratic Party of Rhode Island
249 Roosevelt Ave., Suite 202 - Google Maps [1]
Pawtucket, RI 2860
(401) 721-9900
info@ridemocrats.org [2]
www.ridemocrats.org [3]
The State Legislature is responsible for creating both redistricting plans which must then be approved by the Governor.